Setting Up SSL Certificates on Synology NAS: A Step-by-Step Guide
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Requirements
- Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel
- Step 2: Navigating to Security Settings
- Step 3: Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- Step 4: Configuring CSR Details
- Step 5: Downloading Your CSR Files
- Step 6: Using Your CSR Code
- Important Notes
Introduction
Securing your Synology NAS with an SSL certificate is essential for encrypting data and establishing secure connections. This guide will help you generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using epycbyte.com's Domain & CSR setup, enabling you to obtain an SSL certificate.
Requirements
- Synology NAS: Running with the latest DSM version.
- Administrator Access: To log in to your NAS's control panel.
- Domain Name: Registered with epycbyte.com.
- SSL Certificate: From a trusted provider like epycbyte.com.
Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel
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- Open your web browser and navigate to your Synology NAS's web interface (http://nas.yourdomain.com).
- Enter your administrator credentials to access the control panel.
Step 2: Navigating to Security Settings
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- After logging in, click on the Control Panel menu at the top.
- Select Security from the left-hand menu options.
Step 3: Generating a CSR
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- In the Security section, click on the Certificate tab.
- Click on CSR, then choose Create certificate signing request (CSR) and click Next.
Step 4: Configuring CSR Details
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- On the next screen, use the provided example to fill in your CSR details accurately.
- After filling in the information, click Next to proceed.
Step 5: Downloading Your CSR Files
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- Click Download to save the zipped folder containing your
.csrand.keyfiles on your computer. - Unzip the downloaded archive to access both files.
Step 6: Using Your CSR Code
- Open the
.csrfile with a text editor like Notepad. - Copy the entire content between
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----and-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----.
Important Notes:
- Private Key Safety: Keep your private key (.key) secure. Losing it can prevent SSL installation.
- Matching Keys: Ensure the private key matches the downloaded
.csrfile for a successful SSL setup.